Berry farmers break free from Big Agriculture
These farmworkers created an organic co-op that guarantees fair wages and healthy working conditions while preserving indigenous heritage.
Hurricane season not only brings destruction and death, but rising inequality too
Not everyone is struggling. In fact, some actually benefit economically from these extreme weather events.
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, August 29
Hurricane Maria caused 2,975 deaths in Puerto Rico, California joins nine other states and enacts trio of gun control bills that affect domestic violence offenders and more.
Air pollution shortens human life by one year, on average
"Indeed, the near- and long-term health benefits of cleaner and more efficient energy use are one of the best co-benefits of tackling climate change, as we will lead healthier and longer lives."
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, August 28
Student loan watchdog quits, progressives launch campaign against Kavanaugh, air pollution harms cognitive performance, and more.
Tons of plastic trash enter the Great Lakes every year – where does it...
According to recent estimates, over 8 million tons of plastic enter the oceans every year.
The anti-empire report #159: The mind of the mass media
What is it that motivates such people? I think it’s mainly that they realize that blame for much of environmental damage can be traced, directly or indirectly, to corporate profit-seeking behavior, an ideology to which they are firmly committed.
Exclusive: Shell took 16 years to warn shareholders of climate risks, despite knowing in...
It took the company much longer to overtly tell its shareholders of the financial risk climate policy and the impacts of global warming posed to their investments.
Ireland’s taking $380 million out of fossil fuels. Where should it go?
The Atlantic country has a huge opportunity to model getting money out of fossil fuel companies and into the hands of the people.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, August 24
Congressman and his wife plead not guilty to campaign spending charges, Kroger to phase out plastic bags, and more.